There is a common belief that to be successful in sport, you need to eat meat and drink milk. Many think that vegans will not have the strength or endurance to beat carnivores. These beliefs are false and are based on a lack of knowledge. The ‘proof’ that is sometimes offered is that hardly any…

The epitaph on my headstone can be read very well: He hired animal handler Joan Embery as an ambassador for the San Diego Zoo and set her on the path to fame. I spent 50 years in a colorful career in public relations and journalism. But my name Joan for the new zoo booth and…

One thing I like the most about the internet is the sheer volume of free downloadable MIDI music from various locations. Furthermore, the variety of MIDI music available on the web is almost limitless. They range from classical music to pop and rock. Think of any song or music and you are likely to find…

Anyone closely associated with an accountant knows that there are not four, but five seasons in a year: spring, summer, fall, winter, and “tax season.” During the other seasons, we accumulate leaves, snow, and mosquito bites. During ‘tax season’ we accumulate paper. And more paper. And if you have a small business or investments, even…

Video Vixens are now treated like celebrities in our society and are more identifiable to the media than some of our politicians. They get instant gratification at an elite club that never existed. Women are turned on by the attractiveness and attention it instantly brings. Immediately, these girls are catapulted into the spotlight, receiving invitations…

After the Bellas feel embarrassed in front of a very important political figure, they must compete in an international competition to save their reputation. Most comedy sequels aren’t as good as the first movie, and Perfect pitch 2 it certainly follows this trope. I liked the first movie. It had great music, some funny moments,…

When Jesse James and his West Coast Choppers first appeared on the Discovery channel, the world got a little taste of what custom motorcycles were all about. The economy was good and many men began to dream of having their own custom bicycle. Of course, many of them, who were upper-middle-class soccer parents, thought that…

Natives of Laos, China, and other Asian nations have taken advantage of the new road infrastructure to intensify the disappearance of jungle creatures large and small. His partners in “crimes” against nature are European nations and American consumers who buy and consume or dress the meats and black market products harvested in large quantities. According…

Launceston Elliot was a versatile athlete who participated in no fewer than five events at the inaugural modern Olympic Games held in Athens in 1896, becoming Britain’s first Olympic champion. He had a magnificent physique and was described as: “the most handsome man of his generation.” His father, Gilbert Elliot, was a magistrate related to…

We all know that collecting baseball cards is a hobby that many people enjoy in this life. For collectors, there is nothing more exciting than finding a card that they do not already have in their collection. The most sought after cards for baseball collections are the rarest or oldest cards. These cards have a…